Colts scouting supplemental draft DB Brandon Bryant

The Indianapolis Colts were reportedly on hand for Mississippi State defensive back Brandon Bryant’s workout Monday ahead of the supplemental draft.

It had already been reported that the Colts met with another prospect in the supplemental draft in Virginia Tech’s Adonis Alexander and it seems they are conducting their due diligence with Bryant, per Chase Goodbread of NFL.com.

Bryant has an impressive athletic profile for a safety, with balanced hips and change of direction skills. He has terrific speed, but it is often negated by his below-average anticipation and awareness; his tape shows minimal impact plays outside the hashes. Bryant also battled adversity throughout his collegiate career, and NFL teams will question whether he has the maturity and thick skin required for the pro level.

Overall, Bryant has NFL-level athleticism and his blend of speed and toughness will allow him to compete for a role on special teams. However, his lack of football instincts hurt his ability to sniff out plays, and the mental hurdles could prove to be too much for him to push for on-field defensive reps.

It will be interesting to see if the Colts use a pick in the supplemental draft. It isn’t often players are selected in this even with the last one coming in 2015.

The Colts are always looking to add to the roster and even if they don’t wind up placing a bid on Bryant, they are at least doing their homework.

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